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you dirty motorboaters! Building some bitchin cars out there guys! Way to go!
Don't worry I saw that car for sale on here about a year ago, and again recently at first glance I thought it was the car too! Thanks for keeping...
Thanks Tony! I figure there is no better people to ask than H.A.M.B'rs!
Hey everyone thought with some luck and the power of the H.A.M.B someone could maybe track down this car for me. The black/flamed 1956 Olds 2 door...
I think it would be bad ass to see it in drag form line up against Dean Jeffries "Mantaray"
Great way to spend the weekend!
Just talked to my dad who also raced a 1967 Coronet R/T around this time at Lancaster and Empire and he said he recalls seeing this car before,...
Rik, perhaps you can help us out on a side discussion, do you know the origins of the term "motorboat style"? I never thought much about it until...
^^^yes!
This is the first one I've seen a picture of! Built alot of model cars like it growing up! Thanks for the photo!
Love that sedan! Thanks for chiming in Rik I was hoping you would!
Does every drag racer named Norm call themself "Stormin Norm"? hahahah
I think "motorboat" was the term to describe a taildragger long before "taildragger" came about but could be very wrong. Regardless of the term...
You bunch of sailors hahaha
That 40 and 41 are what I'm talking about, way cool guys!! and thats why I said motorboat style instead of motorboating! hahahahahaha PS-Flathead...
Those are beautiful thanks guys! I see the mid 30's cars done as motorboat style customs I just dont see too many 39/40 Fords done that way! Time...
Hey guy's I've been itching for a 39 or 40 Ford coupe or sedan. We see them done all ways,, stock, custom, and hot rodded but does anyone have any...
I use hagerty, just tell them what they want to hear
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I like the red one personally, but maybe some pie crust slicks would help the black version, gives off a 60's drag vibe to me
No info but that is one neat vert!
"32 firewall" +32 doors+ 32 quarters+ 32 roof+ 32 belt line+ 32 decklid+ 32 cowl= BEST MODEL A EVER!!!! But seriously, its bitchin!
Love it! My Dad has a 65 Wildcat convertible done in that style! Grandfather bought it new!
Up your insurance before you leave :rolleyes: hahah I pull the coil wire, quick and easy
Thats him!
I'm not sure if its the same guy however I do know a sketch artist who lives about an hour outside of pittsburgh who goes to shows and sketches,...
Andy Kohler of Buffalo, NY (Thunderbirdesq) turned a four door sedan into a 5 window!
Leave it to the Swedes to build something badass! Way To Go! subscribed.
I was wondering where "the flying purple people eater" went to as well, maybe the chinese bandits have it now? :rolleyes:
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